New Jersey Financial Help
New Jersey Fines, Fees, Restitution & Financial Help
This directory highlights information and resources that may help people on probation, parole, or pretrial release in New Jersey understand and manage court costs, fines, fees, and basic needs. Only the court can change the amount you owe, your due dates, or your restitution order. Probation and parole can sometimes recommend payment plans, but they cannot erase what the judge ordered.
Supervision reminder: Falling behind on payments is usually a “technical” issue, but failure to pay or report honestly can still lead to a violation. Always keep receipts, payment confirmations, and any letters from the court in your folder, and tell your officer as soon as you lose income, change jobs, or have an emergency that affects your ability to pay.
North Jersey – Newark, Paterson & Surrounding Counties
✅ Verified Courts, Clerks & Probation Payments
Handles official records of fines, court costs, and restitution for cases sentenced in Essex County, including payment windows and online options where offered.
Provides instructions for paying probation supervision costs, program fees, or other financial conditions ordered in Hudson County.
Public defender or legal aid offices may explain your judgment and sentence and help you ask the court for changes, when allowed by law.
🛠️ Eligible Basic-Needs & Emergency Help
May help with back rent, utilities, or security deposits, which can free up money to keep up with fines and supervision costs.
Food banks, pantries, and community meal sites can help stretch your budget by covering some of your food needs.
Central Jersey – Trenton, Middlesex & Surrounding Counties
✅ Verified Court & Probation Financial Offices
Handles official records and payments for fines, fees, and restitution in Mercer County.
Provides instructions on how to pay supervision costs, program fees, and any restitution processed through probation in Middlesex County.
Some legal aid organizations may advise on options like payment plans, license holds, or other consequences of unpaid court debt.
🛠️ Eligible Rent, Utilities & Work Support
Nonprofits and county programs may help with back rent, security deposits, or light/heat bills during a crisis.
Some workforce and nonprofit programs help with uniforms, boots, tools, or transportation so you can stay employed and keep paying your court obligations.
South Jersey – Camden, Atlantic City & Southern Counties
✅ Verified Court & Restitution Contacts
Provides balance information and payment instructions for cases sentenced in Camden County.
Explains where and how to pay fines and costs for Atlantic County cases, including online or mail options when available.
Local probation offices in smaller counties can clarify supervision fees, program costs, and what happens if you cannot pay in full.
🛠️ Eligible Emergency Aid & Community Support
Some churches and faith-based charities offer small grants or vouchers for rent, utilities, or basic needs when other programs are closed.
Organizations may provide clothing, furniture, or limited financial help so you can focus on work, treatment, and paying down court debt.
Statewide Payment & Financial-Help Tools
✅ Verified Official Payment & Information Sources
State-level tools that let you look up certain cases, see balances, and pay some fines or tickets online.
Explains how to make child support payments, check balances, and update information if your income changes.
🛠️ Eligible 211 & Financial Education
Statewide information-and-referral line that can pull up local programs for rent, utilities, food, and other emergency needs.
Some nonprofits offer free or low-cost sessions to help you build a budget, understand your debts, and plan how to keep up with payments.
Important: Being listed here does not guarantee that any agency will approve you for help or that any payment plan will be accepted by the court. Programs have their own rules, funding limits, and eligibility checks.
For fines, fees & restitution: follow your judgment and sentence, court orders, and instructions from your officer. If information on this page conflicts with what the court or probation tells you, follow the court and your officer.
Legal & financial disclaimer: OACRA is not a court, bank, or law firm. We do not give legal, tax, or financial advice, and we cannot change, reduce, or cancel what you owe. This directory is for information and education only.
